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Fruit tree comparisons


Peach trees
Galactica

Galactica is a self-fertile cold-hardy white-fleshed donut or peento peach.
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Growing


Peach trees
Galactica
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Bearing regularityRegular
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Using


Peach trees
Galactica
Picking seasonMid
UsesEating fresh
CroppingHeavy
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
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Disease resistance


Peach trees
Galactica
General resistancePoor
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Climate


Peach trees
Galactica
Cold hardiness (USDA)(6) -10F / -23C
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Chill requirementHigh-chill
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Identification


Peach trees
Galactica
Country of originUnited States
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Fruit colorRed
Flesh colourWhite
Fruit sizeLarge
Cling-stoneFreestone
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